Posted by curtm on July 11, 2006, at 12:34:51
In reply to Re: Is self esteem different than self worth? » ClearSkies, posted by Dinah on July 11, 2006, at 11:41:22
The word I associate most with self esteem personally is "honor." Everything in your life you do must be done in an honorable way. You can't take back or change anythng. Before you act, speak or even think, think of honor. This is a textbook definition, but it is so much more. Honor is something that you will have every time you act in an honorable way. Honor is the best foundation for self esteem.
Imagine this thought (it actually scares me)...
If you were to die today, what remains in, say your desk or even your pocket would you have left and would they be tarnishing to your honor? (No, meds aren't)**************
hon·or n.
High respect, as that shown for special merit; esteem: the honor shown to a Nobel laureate.
Good name; reputation.
A source or cause of credit: was an honor to the profession.
Glory or recognition; distinction.
A mark, token, or gesture of respect or distinction: the place of honor at the table.
A military decoration.
A title conferred for achievement.
High rank.
The dignity accorded to position: awed by the honor of his office.
Great privilege: I have the honor to present the governor.
Honor Used with His, Her, or Your as a title and form of address for certain officials, such as judges and mayors: Her Honor the Mayor.Principled uprightness of character; personal integrity.
A code of integrity, dignity, and pride, chiefly among men, that was maintained in some societies, as in feudal Europe, by force of arms.
A woman's chastity or reputation for chastity.
honors Social courtesies offered to guests: did the honors at tea.
honors
Special recognition for unusual academic achievement: graduated with honors.
A program of individual advanced study for exceptional students: planned to take honors in history.tr.v. hon·ored, hon·or·ing, hon·ors
To hold in respect; esteem.
To show respect for.
To bow to (another dancer) in square dancing: Honor your partner.
To confer distinction on: He has honored us with his presence.
To accept or pay as valid: honor a check; a store that honors all credit cards.*************
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